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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.59, 1,209.98 and 258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.59, 1,209.98 and 258.65 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.59 : 1,209.98 = 258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.59/1,209.98 = 258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.59x = 1,209.98 × 258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.59x = 312,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,961.33/806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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